Otto's name is the spelled the same forwards and backwards.
Such a thing is called a palindrome.
Otto is very sad as his dog has run away. Otto's puppy's name is Pip. That's also a palindrome.
In this graphic novel from Jon Agee, the entire book is told in palindromes. Honestly, I didn't know that there were that many palindromes out there! However, while this book is over 130 pages, not every panel- nor every page- has words. Still there's quite a few palindromes in this book. I do think a few were cheats as a character would say a sentence and then another character would reply. It completes the palindrome. But if you ask me, a palindrome should only work if it's said by a single person. But what do I know?!
This was a very cute book. It's aimed for ages 9-12 but I think kids younger than 8 can enjoy this book. Especially if they understand the trick behind a palindrome! I don't think this is the only palindrome book out there. But I think Jon Agee's (Life On Mars) Otto is the first ever done as a graphic novel!
Educational and fun! I'm sure this one might be reread by the fam often!
Worth Consuming!
Rating: 9 out of 10 stars.
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